Designed by: Tony NijhuisModel Type: Electric Fun FightersTony Nijhuis presents one of his duelling combatants (see RC2035 A6 Zero for companion combat plane) from the W.W.II Pacific Arena. One of the first of Tony's dogfight series to use brushless motors and Li-Po cells, this cracking little model uses an 'off the shelf' powertrain solution that's readily available. Canopy hatches on this aeroplane allows suitable access to the radio and battery. Ideal for a sunday afternoon flying this certainly conjures up imagery of the conflict in the south pacific. Why not buy both plans!Wingspan: 31 1/2 inchAll-up Weight: 16-25ozWing Loading: 15oz/sq.ft.Fuselage Length: 24 inchRec'd Motor: AXI 2208/20 SilverlineRec'd Battery: 1050mAh 2s1p Li-PoRec'd Propeller: APC 8 x 4 inch electricRec'd ESC: 10amp (Li-Po compatible)Control Functions: Aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle.For kit build on this product by RCM&E Magazine please click on the logo below.
Designed by: Tony NijhuisModel Type: Electric Fun FightersTony Nijhuis presents one of his duelling combatants (see RC2036 F4U Corsair for companion combat plane) from the W.W.II Pacific Arena. One of the first of Tony's dogfight series to use brushless motors and Li-Po cells, this cracking little model uses an 'off the shelf' powertrain solution that's readily available. Canopy hatches on this aeroplane allows suitable access to the radio and battery. Ideal for a sunday afternoon flying this certainly conjures up imagery of the conflict in the south pacific. Why not buy both plans!Wingspan: 31 1/2 inchAll-up Weight: 16-25ozWing Loading: 15oz/sq.ft.Fuselage , Length: 24 inchRec'd Motor: AXI 2208/20 SilverlineRec'd Battery: 1050mAh 2s1p Li-PoRec'd Propeller: APC 8 x 4 inch electricRec'd ESC: 10amp (Li-Po compatible)Control Functions: Aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle. Article featured in September 2006 RCM&EFor kit build on this product by RCM&E Magazine please click on the logo below.
Spitfire MK IXDesigned by Tony NijhuisModel Type: Semi-Scale WarbirdReach for the sky with the most famous warbird of them all. Can you really resist this Tony Nijhuis model aircraft plan.This spitfire has been designed to be both good looking and a practical flyer. Sure enough, it ticks both boxes! Purring in flight, she's easy to fly if you've a few models under your belt. Barrel rolls and loops are a delight, but it excels at low, fast passes pulled into half-roll and reverse, brilliant! There really are no vices with this model, it goes where you point it and does exactly as you ask. Who could ask for more, Go on treat yourself to this wonderful plan! Wingspan: 46 inch (1168)Fuselage Length: 36.5 inch (930mm)Wing area: 384sq. in.All-up Weight: 2lb 8oz (1.1kg)Wing Loading: 15oz/sq.ft.C of G: 70-75mm from root l.e.Rec'd Motor. 25 two-stroke.Control Functions: Aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle.Rec'd no. Channels: Four (five servos) Article featured in RCM&E Special 2006 The kit build photos are available by clicking on the Model Flying logo below.
SpecificationWingspan: 1588mm / 62½" Length: 1346mm / 53" IC Engine: 0.61ci / 10cc Electric Motor: 4-Max Recommended Radio: 5 Function AUW: 3175g / 7lbs You can never have too much of a good thing. If you have ever built a Spitfire or are thinking of building one this is the one for you.As an everyday scale model that's designed to be flown regularly, this ones just the right size. She is safe, predictable and goes exactly where you put her.So no nasty surprises.
Design by Tony NijhuisIt really shouldn't come as any surprise that this version of the 72 in"-span electric version of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster, which was launched a few years ago, has been one of RCM&E's most successful plans.I suspect that three things have contributed to its success. Firstly, it's a Lancaster- an iconic and very British aeroplane that captures the hearts and imagination of both the old and the young.Secondly, it's 72" wingspan means that it's a comfortable size for most club flyers- and just as importantly, it's a convenient size for their cars.Finally, it's designed around a cheap and simple electric power set-up which- together with the CNC-cut wood pack, and vac-formed canopies, domes, blisters and turrets.Makes it an attractive entry route for the modeler tackling multi-engine aeroplanes for the first-time. A joy to fly this realy is the plane to build.The Lancaster is one of the best selling plans of the RCM&Ecollection and is a real builders models. This is the latest versionof the plan with the improved more scale like outline and 2 piecewing. The plan features fully built up construction using balsaand plywood. The fuselage is a simple slab sided structure witha rolled balsa top and a cross-sheeted underside. The wings area built-up structure of ribs over a main spar and balsa sheeted.The tailplane is built up in a similar fashion to the wings. Originallydesigned for four 400-6V geared motors and 16-cells but we nowrecomend a brushless setup with Lithiun Polymer batteries for thebest fl ight performance and duration. The model is designed forretractable undercarriage.Specification:Wingspan: 72 in.Wing Area: 4.3sq.ft.Model Type: Electric W.W.II bomberAll up Weight: 6lb 8oz(2948g)Wing loading: 26oz / sq.ft. of G: 85 mm From L.EEngine: 4x400Gear Boxes: 2.33:1Battery: 2x8-cell 1700CP or 5s Li-PoSpeed Controller: 50amp (Li-Po compatible)Radio: 5/6-channel with mini servosControl Functions: Aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle, retracts, optional bomb doors.
Name: P-40 Curtiss Kittyhawk IV Wingspan: 34 3/4"Length: 29 1/8"Wing Area: 310 sq. in.Wing Section: Selig S3021Tail & Fin Section: Flat PlateWing Incidence: =1 Degree to datumPSS SPEC'Weight: 12-14ozWing Loading: 8-9.5oz/sq.ftAileron Movement: 3/8" each way at rootElevator Movement: 1/4" up, 3/8" down (measured at rearmost part of t.e.)ELECTRIC SPEC'Weight: 17-20ozWing Loading: 11.5-14oz/sq.ftAileron Movement: 3/16" each way at rootElevator Movement: 3/32" up, 1/4" down (measured at rearmost part of t.e.)Motor: 380 6VDown & Side Thrust: 2 Degrees and 0 DegreePropeller: Gunther no.302 4.9" X 4.3" (125mm X 110mm)Battery: 7 or 8 Cells, AR500 or Similar Article featured in May 2005 RCM&E
MA380 FAIREY GANNETBy B. RandleHighly detailed model for advanced buil dersonly, contrarotating propellers driven by Iwoengines through a split shaft. Sing le engi neinstallation also shown. 40 in. span for one6 c.c.. and one 2.3 engine.Star Rating ***